POSTGRADUATE FUNDING
If you are considering or have already applied for a postgraduate course with any of
the below schools, you will be interested to know that there are a number of
competitive scholarships available for UK/EU students.
For further information and an application form please visit the relevant School
website.
 Nottingham Business School scholarships
 Nottingham Law School scholarships
 School of Social Sciences scholarships
 School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment scholarships
 School of Art & Design scholarships
 Arts and Humanities scholarships
Students are only eligible to apply for a scholarship once they have been made an
offer to study on an eligible programme.
Progression discount scheme
If you are an existing Nottingham Trent University student and choose to progress
onto a full-time Masters course, you may be entitled to a discount on your course fee.
Progression discounts are currently available for courses in the School of Art &
Design, the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham
Business School, Nottingham Law School and the School of Social Sciences. Please
use the links above for further details on each of the School's discounts.
Other funding opportunities
Public funding for postgraduate students in the UK is mainly provided by research
councils and boards. The situation varies depending on a range of factors including
the nature of the study/course and the institution where you intend to study.
Most funding for academic courses stems from the six Research Councils and the Arts
and Humanities Research Board.
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Research Councils UK
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Economics and Social Science Research Council( ESRC)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Portfolio and alternative funding
Many students use a range of funding sources to finance their way through
postgraduate study. The following are sources you may wish to consider:
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Student Money
A database of funding opportunities from the academic, charity and
commercial sectors. Also relevant for undergraduate study.
Scholarships
The Association of Commonwealth Universities advertise both scholarships and
courses for universities in the UK and overseas, particularly in Australia, New
Zealand and Canada.
Institutional funding and employment
Information from the Prospects website.
Charities and trusts
A large number of organisations make awards although these are usually for
small amounts.
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Career Development Loans
Main source of loans for vocational courses.
Learning and Skills Councils.
European Social Fund.
Employer sponsorship
Information from the Prospects website. This type of funding is more likely for
people in employment.
MBA loan scheme
The MBA Loan Scheme is financed by NatWest Bank and is administered by
the Association of MBAs.
Prospects graduate careers
direct.gov.uk
Other funders
All Saints Educational Trust: Personal Awards.
The Secretary All Saints Educational Trust St.Katharine Cree Church,
86 Leadenhall Street London EC3A 3DH
Please Telephone or write
Tel: 020 7283 4485
Elizabeth Nuffield Educational Fund
Louise A. Morris, Administrator
28 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3EG.
Tel: 020 7637 2907
Helps women gain qualifications which their employment prospects. Applicants must
be aged 25-50. Grants are given for a range of certain courses, including Access, Alevel, BTEC National, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 upwards, GNVQ Advanced, Art
Foundation, NNEB, HND and first degrees. Cannot help with evening classes or short
courses. Postgraduate applicants are considered for interest free loans. Grants or
loans may be made for fees, maintenance or childcare costs, but the Fund cannot help
disabled students purchase specialised equipment.
Applicants should write to the Administrator of the Fund giving: age; title, level and
duration of course; and a brief statement as to why they need financial assistance.
Eligible applicants will be sent an application form. All enquiries will be acknowledged.
Ian Karten Charitable Trust
Mr Ian H Karten Bsc Eng (Hons), FRSA
The Mill House
Newark lane, Ripley
Surrey GU23 6DP
British and Israeli students under 30 years of age on a approved postgraduate course,
or on a course in Medicine or Veterinary Science, at a British university in the UK.
Grants for general education costs. The later years of three or four year courses (PhD)
are preferred to the earlier years. Applications from eligible students are judged
mainly on their academic record and merit; the credibility of their funding plan; their
commitment and their subject. No grants are available for electives or intercalated
degrees. Typical grants are in the range of £400 - £1,000. Students on multi-year
courses may apply for a second grant.
Applications should be submitted between March or April. For an application form
please write to the above address sending a SAE.
Laura Ashley Foundation
3 Cromwell Place
SW7 2JE
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This foundation is open to students in further education and selected vocational MA'S
but not for degree students. The foundation has help with fees, travel over £20 per
week. Applicants need to apply in writing with all details of themselves and the course
and costs.
For more information please write to the above address.
The LECHE Trust
84 Cicada Road
London
SW18 2NZ
This trust accepts applications from PhD students in the last 6 months of their course.
For further information please write to the above address
Events
You can find out more about our postgraduate courses and the funding opportunities
available at our postgraduate events. Visit the pages below for further details and to
book your place:
 Nottingham Business School Postgraduate events
 Nottingham Law School postgraduate events
 School of Social Sciences Postgraduate events
 School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment events
 School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences events
 School of Art and Design events
 School of Arts and Humanities events
 School of Education events
 School of Science and Technology events
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